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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC #051-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of t e City Commission
FROM:
DATE:
Eric Carpenter, City Manager �
February 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Graffiti and Stickering Update -Code Compliance and Police
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to provide a comprehensive update on graffiti
and stickering enforcement efforts following the amendment to City of Miami Beach Code Section
70-123, which doubled the fines for graffiti violators. This update is provided pursuant to the
direction by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) at their July
9, 2025 meeting, requesting that Administration report back to the Mayor and City Commission
with an update including data collection and analysis.
Enforcement of graffiti and stickering violations is a coordinated, multi-departmental effort between
the Code Compliance Department and Police Department. Code Compliance and Police work inclose coordination, with support from the former Facilities and Fleet Management Department
when violators fail to timely achieve compliance or when immediate remediation is required. This
collaborative approach ensures both enforcement accountability and prompt remediation of graffitiand stickering impacting residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and City-owned
properties.
Pursuant to the ordinance that took effect on July 5, 2025, which increased civil fines and penalties
for graffiti and stickering violations, the Commission requested an update regarding enforcement
activity and outcomes. In 2025, the Miami Beach Police Department (MBDP) recorded a total of
42 reported incidents involving graffiti and stickering -39 classified as graffiti-related and 3
involving sticker-related criminal mischief. As a result of these incidents, MBPD officers made
15 arrests for graffiti violations.
During the same period, the Code Compliance Department conducted 592 inspections and calls
for service related to graffiti and stickering issues citywide. These efforts resulted in 103 Notices
Inspection Status
Courtesy Notice -Compliance
Courtesy Notice -Issued
Notice of Violation
Existing Notice of Violation
Immediate Compliance
No Violation Observed
Referred to Another Department
Grand Total
Count of Cases
21
6
103
11
9
288
154
592
of Violation, 21 cases achieving
compliance through courtesy notices,and nine cases achieving immediatecompliance. Additionally, 154 cases
were referred to Facilities and FleetDepartment, primarily for abatement andfollow-up. Overall, these outcomesreflect a proactive and coordinatedenforcement approach focused oncompliance and timely remediation.
Code Compliance and Police continue to prioritize proactive enforcement efforts to curb graffiti andstickering citywide.
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